World Famous Place

the centre of the Ionion Islands

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Lefkas is at the centre of the Ionion Islands a stones throw from Mainland Greece (25m approx). The area we call Lefkas is in fact made up of three islands, those being, Lefkada, Meganissi and Scorpios (owned by the famous Onassi family). There are many small uninhabited islands dotted short distances from Lefkas which can be explored and enjoyed with relative privacy

Church of Saint Demetrios,

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The Church of Saint Demetrios, or Hagios Demetrios, is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire . It is part of the site Palaeochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1988.

OTE Tower

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OTE Tower is a 76 metres tall TV tower at Thessaloniki, Greece . OTE Tower is located inside the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair in central Thessaloniki, which is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. From OTE Tower, which was completed in 1966, the first black and white broadcasts of the Greek State Television took place in the same year. OTE tower has a revolving restaurant in its top. The tower first openend in 1966 and was totally renovated, transforming it into a modern tower, in 2005.

White Tower of Thessaloniki

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fter the history lesson... time for sightseing.
Come with me for a walk around the most famous places in Thessaloni and let's start from the White Tower of Thessaloniki (Lefkos Pyrgos in Greek language).
It is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city, and also as a symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia.

The present tower dates from the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1520–66). There was an older tower on the same site, probably built by French knights during the period of the Latin Empire in Constantinople . The Tower was used by the Ottomans successively as a fort, garrison and a prison. In 1826, at the order of the Sultan Mahmud II , there was a massacre of the prisoners in the Tower. Owing to the "countless victims of Ottoman torturers and executioners", the tower acquired the name "Tower of Blood" or "The Red Tower", which it kept until the end of the 19th century.

Famous Places in Greece

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Located in Southeastern Europe, Greece is one of the most famous destinations for those who are inclined towards nature as well as for those who love places of historical significance. The landscape of Greece is mountainous with an interesting mix of plains as well. Tourism in Greece is a large industry, which is why one can find extremely good amenities. The beautiful landscapes and interesting monuments continue to attract visitors particularly from China. To know more about this beautiful country, read about some famous places in Greece.

Some Famous Places by Shahid Khwaja

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Pakistan karachi_moenjodaro

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If you are an archaeological fan Moenjodaro- once a city of an Indus valley civilization- and the Chaukundi tombs are well worth a visit.

pakistan Famous place

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Geographically Pakistan was the meeting place of different religions. The pleasures of Pakistan are old Buddhist monuments, Hindu temples, Islamic places, tombs and pleasure grounds, and widely spaced Anglo-Mughal Gothic mansions. Graeco-Buddhist friezes dominate sculpture, and crafts by ceramics, jewelry, silk goods, engraved woodwork and metal work.
Traditional dances are lusty and vigorous; music is either classical, folk or devotional; and the most patronized literature is a mix of the scholastic and poetic. Field hockey is the national sport but cricket is the obsession. Pakistan ruled the world of squash for last fifty players producing many great players including Jehangir Khan, Jansher Khan, Hashim Khan etc.
Nearly all Pakistani are Muslim and Islam is the state religion. Christians are the largest minority, followed by Hindus and Parsees (descendents of Persian Zoroastrians). It is preferred that a woman visitor should follow the Islamic dress code, which include knee length dress with full sleeves.

Pakistani food is a combination of northern Indian and Middle Eastern influences. This means menus peppered with baked and deep fired breads (roti, chapattis, puri and nan). Meat curries, lentil mush (dhal), peas and rice. Street snacks (samosas and tikka) are made of either potatoes, meat or chicken. The most common sweet is barfi, which is made of dried milk solids and comes in a variety of flavors. Though Pakistan is officially dry, it brews its own beer, which is very popular among foreign visitors. Besides there are specially designated bars and top-end hotels which can cater to any

Agra and Jaislemer

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The TaJ Mahal is really beautiful. It’s heart breakingly beautiful. A tear drop on the face of humanity. A marble affirmation of one mans love for his wife. The ultimate one-upmanship for male romance. I thought a bunch of flowers would do but after finding out she bore the Raja 13 children and died pushing out the last one it all seems worth it.

Being one of the most famous buildings in the world I thought I knew what to expect.. I’ve never had a building evoke such a strong emotional response as the Taj. On seeing it in the flesh I wanted to hug it, love it, be part of it. I’ve seen it’s image 100’s of times but you can’t beat the real thing. We got up at sunrise to watch the sun bath the white marble in a pinkish hew and also to beat the rest of the tourists to this wonder. Every part of the building is designed to look beautiful to the eye. From your first glimpse from afar to the jewel encrusted details on closer inspection. It’s all in the details and this place was faultless. Sue and I spent the morning there just watching this building. The place gets packed by about 9:00am but there is plenty for all to see.

The Palace of Versailles

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The Palace of Versailles is certainly one of the most beautiful buildings in the Ile-de-France region. Tourists to the palace can visit the Queen and King's bedrooms, the famous Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Chapel (Chapelle Royal) and many other interesting rooms in Versailles Palace.

local cable car, balakot, pakistan

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Rain in saifulmaluk, pakistan

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Lake Saif ul Maluk is situated in Naran Valley of District Kaghan, Pakistan. There are a lot of fantasies about Saifulmaluk that this lake was formed by the tears of Prince Sail ul Maluk in the rememberence of his beloved. Another fantasy is that fairies visit the lake i the midnight. A local eyewitness told me that he personally seen different light i the mid night so many times. Nevertheless im sure this place is the most beautiful sight in the world.

giza_misar

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giza_misar

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Bologna's two famous towers

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Bologna's two famous towers - Torre degli Asinelli and Torre degli Garisenda

domey building in Italy

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Felice Beato's Japan: Places

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These photos of men and women from different walks of life catered to foreign curiosity about the "exotic" Japanese. Most were taken in Beato's studio in Yokohama. Album courtesy of the Smith College Museum of Art. Essay by Alona C. Wilson.

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Mount Everest

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Mount Everest is so famous for being so high that you've probably heard of it before. It has been known the world over since the early 1950s when Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay first climbed to its awesome summit. Hillary surveyed Everest at the time and determined that it was 29,000 ft/8840m high - a figure amazingly close to the current reading of 29,035 ft/8850m, which was confirmed using radar and global positioning satellite (GPS) technology.

Using state-of-the-art technology Professor Brad Washburn of the Boston Museum of Science, the world's foremost mountain cartographer, and his team have calculated that earth's highest elevation is actually 7 feet higher than the previous record. That makes the official height 29,035 ft/8850m. Thanks to some engineering whizzes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who developed really light, high-tech gear, the work of Washburn was made easier because he was able to hand carry a radar device to the top of Everest where it could be positioned to measure the actual height of the mountain - underneath all that snow. GPS technology was also deployed near the summit, which uses satellite signal relays to take readings from the top of Everest. After months of crunching numbers Washburn's team arrived at the new, official world-record elevation.

They've also determined that the Himalayan Mountains are still growing higher, at a rate of about 2.4 in/6.1cm per year. That's twice as fast as previously thought. A growth rate of 2.4 in/6.1cm per year doesn't sound like very much. If you think about it, that means in the last 26,000 years the Himalayans have risen almost a mile into the upper reaches of the earth's atmosphere!

When Hillary and Norgay climbed to the top of Everest they wore oxygen tanks. Because Everest is so high it juts into the upper reaches of the earth's atmosphere, where there are much lower concentrations of oxygen than at sea level. What that means to folks trekking up the side of Everest is that their bodies get less oxygen from each breath they breathe while climbing. But their brains and muscles require the same amount of oxygen to perform as they would at sea level. That makes it especially tough to climb Everest.

Try to imagine what it feels like to climb up a mountain with very little oxygen in your body - you get dizzy, your nose, fingers and feet get numb and tingly, your heart thunders in your chest trying furiously to keep up with the muscles' demand for oxygen. You feel sleepy, confused, downright stupid as your brain struggles to function on limited oxygen. Every step you take is extremely slow and plodding, requiring every ounce of will you have. Hillary and Norgay had extra oxygen to help them make the trip, but there have been a few people who have made the trip since who did it without the aid of oxygen - taking one step about every five minutes! About 4,000 climbers have attempted the summit of Everest, but only 660 have made it. One-hundred forty-two people have died trying.

Highest Mountains

Mount Everest is just one of over 30 peaks in the Himalayas that are over 24,000 ft/7315m high. Himalaya is a Sanskrit word meaning, "abode of snow", which is so true. The snowfields which dominate many of the peaks in the Himalayas are permanent. Yes, they never melt (not even in the summer). That means there are glaciers in the Himalayas - lots of them. Mount Everest is permanently covered in a layer of ice, topped with snow. The "top" of the mountain at which the elevation was measured can vary as much as twenty feet or more, depending on how much snow has fallen on its peak. Scientists believe that the actual tip of the rock lies tens of feet below the ice and snow on its summit. There are current plans to use ground penetrating radar to get a reading of the actual height of the mountain beneath all that snow. Although the Himalayan Range is only 1,550 miles/2480km long, the average height of all the major peaks in the Himalayas easily makes it the highest mountain range on land.

Highway from Karachi to Gawadar

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Highway from Karachi to Gawadar

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Highway from Karachi to Gawadar

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Highway from Karachi to Gawadar

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Highway from Karachi to Gawadar

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Highway from Karachi to Gawadar

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Scenic Landscape:A drifwood sculpture of a riverbank in Helsinki,Finland

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Post card Mumbai

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The amazing photographs that show the world's most famous landmarks replaced by cheap souvenirs Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10

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At a moment's glance this picture could be the real Big Ben.

But then you notice the hand below and the incredible optical illusion is revealed.

Tourist Michael Hughes today unveiled his extraordinary holiday snaps of the world's famous landmarks - perfectly blended with cheap souvenirs.

Michael, 56, stumbled across his unusual technique in 1998 and has perfected it after travelling to hundreds of famous sights.

His series of stunning photos include a Golden Gate fridge magnet slotted ideally into the San Francisco landscape.

UCSD Visual Arts Project Featured at World-Famous Digital Media Festival

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Scalable City -- an interactive multimedia demonstration of how computers can auto-design aesthetically compelling layouts for new urban or suburban environments, but highlighting serious limitations as well -- is a featured exhibit at the prestigious Ars Electronica Festival in Linz , Austria . Beginning Aug 30, the project will be on display in the Ars Electronica Center, one of the world’s leading museums of digital and media art, for at least a year.

Fatima Jinah Park

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Islamabad , Pakistan.

Default Re: Architecture in Pakistan: A Historical Overview

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Masjid in Kotli, Azad Kashmir

Jehangir Kothari Parade located in Clifton beach in Karachi

The Sialkot Clock Tower.
Sialkot, located in the province Punjab, Pakistan, is an ancient city dating back to some 5000 years. Its mention is made in history when it was invaded by Alexander the Great in 327 AD. Presently it is a thriving business city with specialties in sports and surgical instruments. The footballs (soccerballs) for the World Cup are also manufactured here.
The Sialkot Clock Tower, located in the cantonment, was build in the 19th century by the British and has recently been renovated.

Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar
Built in 1900 by the British, the name of the Cunningham Clock Tower refers to a British officer Sir George Cunnigham, who was governor of Peshawar during that time. The tower is commonly known as "Ghanta ghar" by the locals.

A house in Abbottabad
Masjid in Kotli, Azad Kashmir

Jehangir Kothari Parade located in Clifton beach in Karachi

The Sialkot Clock Tower.
Sialkot, located in the province Punjab, Pakistan, is an ancient city dating back to some 5000 years. Its mention is made in history when it was invaded by Alexander the Great in 327 AD. Presently it is a thriving business city with specialties in sports and surgical instruments. The footballs (soccerballs) for the World Cup are also manufactured here.
The Sialkot Clock Tower, located in the cantonment, was build in the 19th century by the British and has recently been renovated.

Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar
Built in 1900 by the British, the name of the Cunningham Clock Tower refers to a British officer Sir George Cunnigham, who was governor of Peshawar during that time. The tower is commonly known as "Ghanta ghar" by the locals.

A house in Abbottabad
Masjid in Kotli, Azad Kashmir

Jehangir Kothari Parade located in Clifton beach in Karachi

The Sialkot Clock Tower.
Sialkot, located in the province Punjab, Pakistan, is an ancient city dating back to some 5000 years. Its mention is made in history when it was invaded by Alexander the Great in 327 AD. Presently it is a thriving business city with specialties in sports and surgical instruments. The footballs (soccerballs) for the World Cup are also manufactured here.
The Sialkot Clock Tower, located in the cantonment, was build in the 19th century by the British and has recently been renovated.

Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar
Built in 1900 by the British, the name of the Cunningham Clock Tower refers to a British officer Sir George Cunnigham, who was governor of Peshawar during that time. The tower is commonly known as "Ghanta ghar" by the locals.

A house in Abbottabad

MCB Tower in Karachi, currently the tallest building in Pakistan.

Bahawalpur Nur Mahal in Bahawalpur

Karachi Port Trust, Karachi

The Forum, a shopping mall in Karachi

Citi Towers, Karachi

Masjid in Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim

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Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, the country’s largest park spreaded over 130 acres, inaugurated by former President Pervez Musharraf.

Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, Karachi

The Zamzama Gun, also known as Kim’s Gun or Bhangianwala Toap is a large bore cannon. It was cast in 1757 in Lahore, at that time Lahore was part of the Durrani Empire. It is currently on display in front of the Lahore Museum in Lahore, Pakistan.

Sheikh Zaid Center for Islamic Studies, Lahore

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Lalik Jan Crossing Monument, Lahore

The tomb of Hafeez Jullandhuri, a poet and composer of the National Anthem of Pakistan. The tomb is located in Lahore, Pakistan.

Bhong Mosque is located in the village of Bhong, Sadiqabad in the district of Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan. The compound was designed and constructed over a period of nearly 50 years (1932-1982) and won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1986. A postal stamp with its picture was issued in May 12, 2004 in Pakistan.

The Food Street of Lahore was a project undertaken by the municipal authorities to bring the best in taste to a single location. Selecting the historically popular place for food, the authorities provided incentives and funds to renovate the whole street.
The facade of many buildings redone, painted and properly lighted, food street is a sight to behold. The buildings date from the pre-partition days and are definitely part of the architectural heritage

Masjid-i-Tuba, in Karachi.

Mules Mansion, Karachi. Built in 1917.

Teen Talwar (three swords), Clifton, Karachi
The three swords represent: Unity, Faith, and Discipline

Supreme Court of Pakistan in Karachi.
Karachi used to be the capital of Pakistan but the capital later changed to Islamabad.

Saudi-Pak Tower, Islamabad

Al Hamra Cultural Complex, Lahore

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Jinnah Gardens, Faisalabad

The Basant Court at Faisalabad Serena Hotel

Aga Khan Higher Secondary School in Gilgit, Northern Areas

Tomb of the Sufi Saint Shah Rukn-e-Alam in Multan

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Karachi Municipal Corporation office building

An old image of Karachi from 1889

Downtown Karachi (the city is undergoing much construction today)

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Replica of the famous Charminar at Bahadurabad roundabout in Karachi

Habib Bank Plaza, Karachi

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National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences main building, Karachi Campus

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Jinnah International Airport, Karachi

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Karachi

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National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi

Emaar Plaza, Islamabad

Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad

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Citibank, Islamabad

Islamabad

Islamabad

A Church in Islamabad

Islamabad

Serena Hotel, Islamabad
Panorama at Jaulian - Ancient Buddhist Monastery, Taxila
Taxila is an important archaeological site in Pakistan. Taxila was an important Buddhist centre of learning from the 6th century BCE to the 5th century CE and Alexander the Great also set foot in this site. In 1980, Taxila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site with multiple locations.

Stupa base at Sirkap, decorated with Hindu, Buddhist, and Greek temple fronts in Taxila.

Mughal-e-Azam Marriage Hall, Lahore

Hotel in Peshawar

Peshawar High Court

Agriculture University of Peshawar

Habib Bank Peshawar

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Islamia College, Peshawar

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St John's Cathedral, Peshawar

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Khyber Steam Train in Peshawar Station

Inside the Peshawar Museum (there's many ancient Buddhist artifacts dating back from thousands of years ago displayed in this museum).

Bruce Street, Quetta

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This is view of Bruce Street, Quetta before the 1935 Earthquake

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Quetta Serena Hotel

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Quetta International Airport

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Sandeman Memorial Hall in Quetta, destroyed in 1935 Earthquake.

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Tameer-i-Nau College Quetta

Club Road Mosque, Quetta

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Governor's House, Quetta

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Hanna Lake, Quetta

The Most Famous Mausoleums in the World II

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Our look at burial sites both famous and extraordinary in opulence and sheer scale ups the ante with mausoleums that rank as some of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Sometimes, we simply forget that the original intent of these grandiose structures was to memorialize the dead.

Mausoleum of Khomeini, Tehran, Iran

Though the former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Musawi Khomeini, was a rather incendiary figure in the West, his homegrown popularity was evident upon his death in 1989, when construction began on a massive mausoleum complex. The landmark is still not complete, with several additions left to the eventual 20 km2 memorial.

Anitkabir, Ankara, Turkey

The stately, serene burial site of Mustafa Kemal Atat?rk, founder and first president of the modern Republic of Turkey, is a rather visible landmark on the Ankara cityscape. The hero of Turkey’s War of Independence was such a transformative figure that his mausoleum consistently draws annual visitors well into the millions.

Check out the best hotel rates in Turkey’s terrific capital city.

Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, Inner Mongolia, China

This entry warrants a rather large asterisk. As most people know, the remains of Genghis Khan have never been found, much to the dismay of the proud people of Mongolia. While the search will no doubt endure for decades to come, at least a fabulous mausoleum in the infamous warlord’s honour awaits him in Inner Mongolia.

Hamilton Mausoleum, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

For years, members of the Dukes of Hamilton’s family have been laid to rest in a spectacular family crypt in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The mausoleum is so big in fact, that you can arrange to tour the interior. The most notable feature? The echo effect in the inner sanctum apparently, which is reported to last longer than in any other man-made structure on the planet.

Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi, Pakistan

The most famous and iconic landmark in the massive metropolis of Karachi is an architectural feat of epic proportions. The Mazar-e-Quaid, or National Mausoleum, was built throughout the decade of the 1960s and honours a beloved hero and founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Imogiri, Java, Indonesia

The sprawl of the royal burial complex known as Imogiri in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, is a sight to behold. The first graveyard site dates back to the 16th century, with subsequent rulers of central Java, up to the present day, spread out over several sections within the mausoleum complex.

Qianling Mausoleum, Qian Country, Shaanxi Province, China

More than a one hour’s drive outside of the ancient Silk Road city of X’ian, the Qianling Mausoleum provides the province of Shaanxi with yet another historic burial site. This time for the Tang Dynasty however, which dates the site to the late 7th century. With underground murals and numerous stone statues of exceptional quality, the mausoleum has yet to be fully excavated.

Lenin’s Tomb, Red Square, Moscow, Russia

While many chide the rather sober and austere simplicity of the granite mausoleum known as Lenin’s Tomb in Red Square, the structure is more than just a Soviet-era hunk of stone. The famous landmark actually borrows from Egyptian and Persian architecture and since 1924, has drawn millions to view the iconic communist revolutionary’s corpse.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

While not a mausoleum in the traditional sense, like many on this list, the original intent of the Great Pyramid of Giza, in the estimation of many experts, was to intern royalty. Though the sarcophagi were empty upon discovery, the fact that the pyramid was a burial site is clear.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

From Ancient Wonder to Modern Wonder, the Taj Mahal is simply the most famous mausoleum in the world, without one iota of doubt. The spectacular complex is a world treasure and masterpiece of architecture that has no peer. Exactly what the 17th century Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had in mind when he had the Taj built as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Discover the best hotels deals in India near the Taj Mahal.

famous place in swaat

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Famous Images

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Famous Images

Images are used to enhance journalism. Without them, the reader would not get to experience a visual account of people's emotions as well as the historical impact that these events create. With photographs, the reader gets a view thought a window to the world, coming into contact with human emotions and intense events, like national disasters, or warfare. The photographer is essential for bringing the story to life, using images that convey feelings and anomalies. A mere image can impact the world, and change the course of human events.

Famous Images

Images are used to enhance journalism. Without them, the reader would not get to experience a visual account of people's emotions as well as the historical impact that these events create. With photographs, the reader gets a view throught a window to the world, coming into contact with human emotions and intense events, like national disasters, or warfare. The photographer is essential for bringing the story to life, using images that convey feelings and anomalies. A mere image can impact the world, and change the course of human events.

This famous picture was taken of Adolf Hitler, the infamous dictator of Germany, and Benito Mossolini.

This tragic picture was taken to portray the devastation of the Katrina Hurricane in Southeastern United States.

Neil Armstrong took this picture of Buzz Aldrin, although Aldrin was second on the moon.

This famous and recent picture was taken after the fall of the Hussein Empire over Iraq.

This famous picture by Steven McCurry is world inspiring. He took this picture, and only after 17 years was he able to find her.

Atomic Bombs were unvelied to the world in the ending of World War II. This bomb was part of the Operation Castle.

September 11, 2001 was a mourning day for Americans when terrorists crashed two planes into the World Trade Center Towers.

Edinburgh

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Famous Buildings of Edinburgh

Valencia'

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Valencia's most famous buildings

shahjan Mosque

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The largest mosque in India, it stands 500 meters west across the road from the Red Fort. It was built in 1656 by Shahjahan, the Mughal Emperor. About 25,000 people can pray here at a time. It is an architectural triumph. The vast paved courtyard is a rectangle nearly seventy-five metres by sixty-six metres. The whole of the western chamber is a big hall; standing on 260 pillars all carved from Hindu and Jain traditions. The central courtyard is accessible from the East, though there are three ways on the other side too. The Eastern side entrance leads to another enclosure containing the mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed Shah.

The Jama Masjid was designed as the main mosque of Shahjahan. It stands on one of the two hills, Bho Jhala in the Mughal capital, Shahjahanabad. The mosque has three gateways, four towers and two minarets. It is constructed with alternate use of vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. The white marble has been used extensively in the three domes and has been inlaid with stripes of black. The structure was situated on a high platform so that its magnificent facade would be visible from all the neighboring areas. The main prayer hall on the west is decorated by a series of high cusped arches, which stand on 260 pillars. These pillars support 15 marble domes at various elevations. The imposing gateways are approached through a broad flight of steps in the north and the south. The hallmarks of this famous mosque are the wide staircases and arched gateways.
The tower is made up of five distinguished storeys, each pronounced by a protruding balcony. Beautiful calligraphy embellishes its adjacent buildings. The first three storeys of the tower are made of red sandstone, the fourth one, while the fifth is again of sandstone.
The main entrance on the eastern side was probably used by the emperors. It remains close on the weekdays. One can have the view of the Old Delhi, the Red Fort and the New Delhi from the southern minaret for a fee of Rupees 5.

The main imam of this Jama Masjid is the direct descendent of the original and first Imam appointed by Emperor Shahjahan and till now there is no break in its descendency. People of other religions are not allowed in between 12-30 and 2-00pm. One is allowed to enter the mosque bare-footed, head covered and wearing lungi, - these are the norms visitors have to follow and are available on payment. For taking photographs one has to buy tickets first.

The splendid mosque built by Shahjahan in the typical Mughal style with two minarets and three domes, lies to the west of the Hussainabad Imambara and is entirely free from pseudo Italian art then in vogue in Lucknow. Though Shah Jahan has the credit of building a number of mosques in Delhi, Agra, Ajmer and Lahore, the Jama Masjid is by far the best and an outstanding symbol of Mughal architectural brilliance in India.

It is the country’s largest mosque, where thousands of Muslims offer prayers. It lies opposite the Red Fort and is surrounded by a large number of shops, which deal in a variety of goods. The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.

It remains open for tourist on all days from Sunrise to Sunset. Preferred Timings are for Summer it is 7.00 am-12.15 pm & 1.45 pm till sunset. In winter it is 8.30 am-12.15 pm & 1.45 pm till sunset.

Muslim ladies are allowed only after Fazar Prayers (after dawn) till Maghrib Prayers (between sunset and twilight), all round the year except during Ramadan (Ramzan) when they are allowed entry from Fazar Prayers to Maghrib Prayers

It is free and open to all except during prayer timings. Tourists should cover their knees as well their arms and remove their shoes before entering the mosque. Cloth to be draped around your limbs or feet, is available at the entrance and is provided on request.

Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this monument, which is located in Old Delhi, or they can hire auto-rickshaws and taxis or metro rail. Time required for sightseeing is 2 hours.

Persepolis,Iran

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Iranian famous poet

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famous place in france

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Pantheon, Paris - France

The Panthéon (meaning "Temple of all the Gods") was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but after many changes now combines liturgical functions with its role as a famous burial place. It is an early example of Neoclassicism, with a façade modelled on the Pantheon in Rome. The foundations were laid in 1758, but due to financial difficulties, it was completed after in 1789. More photos in this gallery! More information here.

Burj Arab

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